Project Engineer - Land Development

LVI Associates; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) with company match and profit分享

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance and in-house培训

Professional license reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks Civil Project Engineers for Auburn Hills, Brighton and Lansing offices to take site development packages from concept to construction with possible team leadership.

You will work on diverse projects across automotive, industrial, healthcare and education sectors, collaborating with in-house specialists and mentors. Strong CAD skills and Michigan permitting knowledge are valued, with a competitive benefits package and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years civil/site design experience.
• Michigan PE preferred or EIT pursuing licensure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage site design packages including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, paving and erosion control.
• Prepare construction plans, details, specifications and cost estimates in Civil 3D.
• Complete stormwater and hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and design.
• Prepare and manage permit applications and coordinate with municipalities, county agencies and EGLE.
• Coordinate with survey, landscape architecture, geotechnical and environmental disciplines.
• Support project managers on scope, schedule and budget tracking.
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Provide construction phase support including RFIs, submittals and field observation.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Michigan permitting

PE licensure preferred/EIT path

Site design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our client has been shaping Michigan's built environment since the 40s. What began as a Southeast Michigan engineering practice is now a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary site design firm licensed in over 20 states, with around 200 professionals and offices across the state.

They run a fully integrated model. Civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering and environmental and ecological consulting are all delivered in house. For an engineer, that means you see how a project actually comes together end to end instead of being boxed into one narrow lane.

Automotive proving grounds and OEM campuses, large mixed use developments, industrial and distribution, healthcare, higher education, K-12, senior living, residential subdivisions, parks and recreation, and utilities and energy. They have been named an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and have been a Crain's Detroit Best Place to Work every year since 2019, alongside a long list of state design and construction awards.

Role overview

Our client has been shaping Michigan's built environment since the 40s. What began as a Southeast Michigan engineering practice is now a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary site design firm licensed in over 20 states, with around 200 professionals and offices across the state.

They run a fully integrated model. Civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering and environmental and ecological consulting are all delivered in house. For an engineer, that means you see how a project actually comes together end to end instead of being boxed into one narrow lane.

Automotive proving grounds and OEM campuses, large mixed use developments, industrial and distribution, healthcare, higher education, K-12, senior living, residential subdivisions, parks and recreation, and utilities and energy. They have been named an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and have been a Crain's Detroit Best Place to Work every year since 2019, alongside a long list of state design and construction awards.

Role overview

We are recruiting Civil Project Engineers for the Auburn Hills, Brighton and Lansing offices. This is a hands on technical role with real ownership. You will take site development packages from early concept through permitting and into construction, and depending on your experience you will technically lead a small design team and mentor the staff coming up behind you.

Each office has its own client base and project mix, so there is scope to align you with the location and work type that fits you best.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and manage site design packages including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, paving and erosion control
• Prepare construction plans, details, specifications and cost estimates in Civil 3D
• Complete stormwater and hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and design
• Prepare and manage permit applications and coordinate with municipalities, county agencies and EGLE
• Coordinate with survey, landscape architecture, geotechnical and environmental disciplines
• Support project managers on scope, schedule and budget tracking
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and designers
• Provide construction phase support including RFIs, submittals and field observation

Education and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Around 5+ years of civil and site design experience
• Michigan PE preferred, or EIT with a clear path to licensure
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Solid grounding in Michigan permitting and agency review processes
• Land development, commercial, industrial or municipal site experience all considered

Benefits

• $80,000 - $130,000 base depending on experience
• Performance bonus program
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Tuition assistance and in house training and development programs
• Professional license and dues reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement and apparel allowance
• Paid volunteer time off
• Generous PTO and paid holidays